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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1930
Page
17
State Mine Inspector Valentine Brown and a crew battled a coal seam fire at the Monkey Run slip in Pomeroy. They forced ventilating gases into the vein and sprayed water. visibility showed little change on day one, with a five foot thick coal bed burning along a 50 foot front. A second fire at the lower end may burn out if unconnected.
In Meigs County at least two wells target the shale gas sand with one at Syracuse already down to it and another on Lucius Holter’s Bashan district farm expected to reach today. Ohio Fuel Supply Co has six new well locations planned near Harrisonville in the county’s west end.
William and Jacob McBride of Syracuse announced they would sue to set aside the will of their brother Joseph McBride admitted to probate in Pomeroy. The 1929 will left all property to Blanche Bahram Roller with her as administratrix.
The Atd Society of the Heath M E Church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Albert Faehnle. Group No. 2 Home Guards and Group No. 1 Valentine party at the M E Church assembly room. Missionary societies plan meetings with officer elections and programs on Indian themes. Mrs. Vrooman and others traveled to Athens and Huntington for events. O T Ohlinger string group appeared on WFAZ.
An advertisement promotes ORANGE ROOT Tonic as essential for those who eat with gusto and suffer no after effects. It cites Nux Vomica Gentian and Columbo as active ingredients and features a testimonial from Edward Kirkwood of W. Va. The copy urges purchasing at Lash's Drug Store and directs inquiries to H. & J. Laboratories in Parkersburg, urging insistence on the genuine product.
The Meigs County Council of Ministers approved a resolution urging congregations to publish data showing prohibition results versus other laws. Dr Skinner was absent. Mrs Morgan spoke on aiding a pastor's wife in her work. Mr Cochran on the minister's reading. Mr Moenkhaus reported on the Columbus pastors convention. An interdenominational pulpit exchange was set for February 28.
In Belling Middleport on February 14 Mr and Mrs N A Creger hosted an old fashioned belling for the newlyweds. Attendants included Mrs C E Erwin Mrs W G Huddleston Mrs Dea Hayes Mrs R W Harris Mrs J M Stevens Mrs I T Ferguson Mrs M J McCarty and Mrs R C Lansbury. Mr Creger treated the youths who took part.
Mrs Will Steiff tonight entertains the degree staff and officers of Meigs Temple No 153 Pythian Sisters at her home on Second Avenue with an evening dinner in Middleport.
Was 96 Thursday MIDDLEPORT February 14 Mrs Sarah Lant received many cards and gifts yesterday congratulating her upon her eighty six birthday anniversary She makes her home with her nephew Ray Smith in Grant Street She was a former resident of Coolville Mrs Lelia Brunker a former resident of Middleport now living in Columbus celebrated her eighty first birthday Sunday
William Garlow of Michigan, held for two months on a felony charge in Pomeroy, entertains jail inmates by imitating an Alpine yodler for hours. He jokes he could make better money before a microphone than in jail.
HUNTING ALLOWED POMEROY February 14 There is confusion over Ohio night hunting rules. Dogs not under control cannot run loose after sunset, but masters may use dogs for night hunting if in charge. Fox hunting can continue if dogs are controlled to prevent harassment of sheep and other livestock.
The Pomeroy grand jury, in session since Monday, is expected to adjourn today after five days of work. By noon yesterday 106 witnesses had been examined, and officials anticipate a record number of indictments.
Charles McGhee of Rutland Town was before Justice E R Titus charged with interfering with County Dog Warden Henry Seidenable in the line of duty. He was fined five dollars plus costs.
Miss Ruth Wise hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Ernest Lewis a newlywed at the home of Miss Emma Jean Smith. Red and white heart decor filled the Smith house with 26 guests as Mildred Ann Wise and Mazie Thomas dressed as bride and groom presented gifts. A heart themed cake featured a miniature couple as guests enjoyed social time and refreshments.
Griswold, director of the State Department of Public Welfare, told a Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood banquet that punishment alone fails to curb crime. He urged prison classification by criminal type and strong juvenile training to prevent future offenses and noted state welfare institutions value at about $50.6 million with Athens State Hospital worth $1.12 million.
Clarence McCarley who had been jailed weeks for non support and illness was freed in Common Pleas Court before Judge Crow. His mother paid 150 dollars toward costs and child support. the child lives with an aunt in Steubenville. The child's mother is married and resides in Syracuse. He owes no further payment before May.
Mrs Ruth McCroba of Pomeroy presides as the Jonathan Meigs Chapter D A R meets at Fifth and Hooker Streets. Delegates are to be elected for the March Oxford state conference and the National Congress in Washington D C in April.
An old advertisement claims a cold can be treated by laxatives, noting pores close and wastes trap body, and praising cascara based products like Cascarets for pleasant, quick bowel activation at low cost.
A vintage ad touts Danderine as the easy daily remedy for children and adults to train and improve hair. It claims brushing with the product oils the strands and restores natural curl, making waves stay longer and look natural. The copy asserts dandruff removal and healthier scalp, with five million bottles in annual use.
Prof. A B Sias of Ohio University was reelected president with Thor Olson as vice president and Willis W Coe as secretary treasurer. Dr Harry L Reeve of Auburn Theological Seminary will speak March 18 at a joint Athens churches brothers meeting planned with other brotherhood groups.
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